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Biometric Screening Prize Winners

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Photo of Joanna Meyer Thanks to all who participated in the Biometric Screenings and congratulations to the Prize Winners!

Half-hour Massage: Barbara Frederick, Brian Brooks, Ronald Morin, Evan Henry

Fitness Assessment: Deborah Hawkins, Roger Galipeau, Mike Pasquine, Shawn Plante, Steve Cohn

Collins Center, 100 Years of Broadway: Robin Pipin

Lunch with Janet Waldron, Vice President for Administration & Finance, and Sue Hunter, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost: Wanda Westley

Hockey Tickets: Brian Foley, Joanna Myer

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Spring Into Fitness Challenge

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

This 6 week event (April 10^th – May 15^th) encourages employees to:

Walk a minimum of 90 minutes a week and
Participate in a specially scheduled fitness class or other activity every Tuesday at the Rec. Center

To qualify for the weekly drawings employees must complete both the weekly walking challenge and the special Tuesday fitness activities. All drawings will be held at the Rec. Center Tuesdays at 4 pm.

During this 6 week event, the Rec. Center will be open to all participating employees at no cost from 2:30 pm to closing on Tuesdays only.

To participate, employees must register using our online form or at the Rec. Center before the first class on April 10^th. If this will interfere with your work schedule please get your Supervisor’s approval. Wellness release time may apply. Please speak to your Supervisor or HR for more details.

Tags: campus rec, events, walks
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Take “5″ – A Better U+ME

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Tom Merrow and Jillian O’Brien Take “5″ and show you how you can perform simple stretch and strength exercises at work, school, or home.

Tags: take 5
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Move and Improve

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Join us on March 29th from 3-5 PM at the New Balance Student Recreation and Fitness Center for a campus-wide Move and Improve event!

Try a Zumba Class

Grab a healthy snack

Get tips for getting in shape

All students and employees are welcome.

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Cutler Health Center Biometric Screenings

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Cutler Health Center has added March 26th and 27th availability (8:00AM to 11:45AM) for you to get your Biometric Screening. Availability is limited. You must call to make an appointment (581-4000).

Tags: biometrics, riseup
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National Nutrition Month®

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

March is National Nutrition Month®. Here are just a few tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to “Get Your Plate in Shape.”

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at least half your grains whole
Enjoy your foods but eat less
Be physically active your way

Tags: awareness, nutrition
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Reasons2RiseUp phase 1 nearing completion

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

RiseUP Logo There’re only 24 days until the end of phase 1 (March 31st) for Reasons2RiseUp! Please take a moment to verify you’ve met all criteria for phase 1.

If you don’t have your Biometric Numbers and you’re unable to get in to see your primary care physician before the end of the month, schedule an appointment with Cutler Health Center. Be quick as the schedule fills up fast! For those of you going to your primary care physician, take this sheet with you so your physician knows what numbers you need.

If your Reasons2RiseUp account isn’t working, you’ve experienced difficulty, or have questions pertaining to the Reasons2RiseUp application, please join us during one of our appointment-free help sessions in Merrill, room 228.

Tags: riseup
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